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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1918

Page

2

Bolshevik Power Under German Backing in Russia

The article cites Dr. Davis Soskivo on Mirbach’s murder signaling Bolshevik reliance on Germany. It asserts Germany may send more troops disguised as prisoners to bolster Bolsheviks, keeping Russia disorganized for Ludendorf’s aims.

Mirbach Siug Sarajevo Davis Soskivo Kerensky Germany Moscow Enine Lenine Samara Irkutsk Russia Ty Ludendorf

New Revolt Spreading Amid Siberia Crisis

A London Times report via Special Cable describes upheaval in Siberia with Czechoslovak forces moving toward Vladivostok and Nikolsko to control railway junctions. Bolsheviks retreat east as intervention debates focus on aiding Russians to restore order and form a provisional government with allied backing.

London Times San Antonio Philadelphia Public Ledger the Public Ledger Co Siberian Siberia Frkutsk Mongolia Rpy Vladivostok Nikolsko Manchuria Amur Semenoff Karin trans-Baikaria Avar Harbin Admiral Tolchak Japan Hiimself Cordath

Czecho-Slovaks in Siberia Seek Aid after Vladivostok Move

report from Tokio states Colonel Vladimir Worban arrives from Vladivostok to discuss Siberian issues with Washington while Czecho-Slovaks in Vladivostok total about 15,000 of 80,000. They may need control of the Trans-Siberian Railway from the Volga to Vladivostok and Irkutsk for an indeterminate period. American and Japanese Red Crosses seek emergency relief as Tenslers rush to Vladivostok to assess conditions following Bolshevik violence and Mirbach’s assassination implications.

Tokio Toursiday Vladimir Worban Vladivostok Efe United States Siberian Washington Murleau Red Crass Siberia Studolph Tensler Tensley

The New Calomel Perfect Success Calotahs Advertised

An advertisement touts Calotahs as a purified, safer form of calomel liver cleanser. It claims improved effectiveness over old calomel tablets and notes the product is sold only in sealed packages at a fixed price, with pharmacist recommendations.

Xour Draggist Ady

Turkey's New Sultan Heir to Throne Amid Political Doubts

The note discusses Prince Yussett Tazaduno as heir to Turkey's throne and links to wider questions about imperial Germany and Bolshevik Russia. It questions whether Germany will accept Bolshevik apologies after an ambassador attack and whether events signal broader imperial or Russian reactions.

Yussett Tazaduno Mohammed V Turkey Tate Abdul Agia Siberia Russia

Allied French American Line Holds West of Chateau Thierry

Reports claim German forces launched a new attack west of Chateau Thierry with small raids. Allies press the front as Austrians retreat in Albania and eastern battles unfold near Lake Ohrid, shaping a wider wartime salient.

Germ Command Chateu Thierry Americinn Etx Forest Villers-Cotterets Albania Lake Ochrida Berit Matedgata Oehrida

Spurn German Leadership On Italian Front

Rome reports that Anstein declined to accept the German general Ott Von Below as commander in chief of Italian front forces. The Tupea newspaper cites a Swiss source saying many German divisions refused to join, while dispatches from Rome through Wardes say Germany planned three corps to aid Austria under Below.

Rome Anstein Ott von Below Ie Tilian Crere Hin Tupea Austria Mary Lily Gerasany Otto von Below

Resignation of German Foreign Secretary Von Kuehlmann

Paris reports that Dr Richard von Kuehlmann will resign as German foreign secretary amid a crisis following his Reichstag address. Admiral von Vlutze is named potential successor as Germany weighs diplomacy versus military action.

Admiral von Hintze Paris Hase

Henry West Declares Candidacy for Bexar County Precinct 1

The Light announces Henry West as a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct No 1 in Bexar County for the July 27 1918 primary. Mr Pest solicits support from voters in this political advertising notice.

Bexar County Henry West Pest

Government repair shops to employ 300 or 400 workers

Construction of the government mechanical repair shops progresses with 300 to 4000 men planned for the project. Captain Alphin notes no fixed completion date, expecting about four months with favorable weather. The site spans a tract near Kelly Field between Quintana and Somerset Roads with 40 buildings including a large 160 by 200 foot garage and a 120 by 150 foot warehouse.

sVinement Wnthout Alphin A.M. Shaw Dred. T. Borrill Quintana Somerset Roads Kelly Field Russell-Coleman Oil Company Find & Warehouse

German Second Army Disciplines Flagged In British Feeds

London reports indicate a breakdown in discipline in the German Second Army based on two orders from General Von Der Murchy captured by the British. Der Marwitz cites soldiers disobeying orders as a growing concern threatening the army’s keystone discipline. Washington notes no major developments beyond troops and traffic shifts with artillery and aircraft active.

London von der Murchy France

War time prohibition amendment ruled non germane

Washington July 10. Senator Saulsbury of Delaware president pro tempore ruled the war time prohibition amendment to the emergency food production bill is not germane and should be stricken from the bill as general legislation on an appropriation measure Senator Jones of Washington a prohibition advocate spoke from the gallery amid derision

Washington, D.C Saulsbury Delaware Senate Jones Washington

War Control Resolution To Take Over Communications

Senate report on a resolution authorizing the President to seize telegraph telephone cable and radio services during the war. Presented by Commerce Committee Chairman Smith with a favorable recommendation. Penrose of Pennsylvania objected and the resolution moved to the calendar amid administration efforts to advance it.

Washington Fouse Senate Smith Commerce Committee Penrose Dennsylvania Reso Mrcion Jalder

Finnish government bars Jews in Finland

Finnish authorities order all laws expelled from Finland before September 30 and instruct communities to deny food to Jews after that date. Reports from Stockholm cite government measures affecting Jewish residents amid escalating discrimination.

Stockholm Finland

Sunday Operates on Rochester Evangelist Hernia

William A Sundas evangelist underwent a hernia operation at a local sanitarium this forenoon. The announcement stated the procedure was successful.

Rochester Mill Willian A. Sundas

Finland seeks food as envoy visits Sweden

General Manerheim of the Finnish government forces met American minister Morris in Stockholm and asked about chances of Vinland receiving aid from the entente powers. Morris said little chance while Vinland remained under German control.

Stockholm Mannerheim Mbt Morris Sweden

Cotton Growth Affected by Cool Nights in East

Cool nights in the eastern cotton belt slowed growth last week while temperatures averaged near normal. The latest national weather and crop bulletin notes a fairly good week overall for cotton, with some interference to development in the region.

Washington Jaly Cotton Belt

Registered Life of Enis Life in Monroe LA News

A man identified as Enis Life, also known as Lloyd Lassi ter alias Laster, died after a confrontation with officers in Thomasville Git last night. Police sought his arrest and he reportedly cut his throat before dying within minutes.

Enis Life Monroe Lloyd Llassiter Laster Thomasville

Foreman credits Tanac for surprising recovery at Texas smelter

W D Jones foreman at Hi Vaso Texas Smelter says after malaria and severe illness he gained 32 pounds taking six bottles of Tanac and now feels well. he reports weight up from 108 to 140 pounds and restored appetite. Tanac sold in San Antonio by Wagner's Drug Store and Meier's Pharmacy.

Taniac Ev‘erybody W. D. Jones Hi] Vaso Texas Ming San Antonio Wagner Deug Meier

Fresh Milk Fund for Babies Set for Saturday Emblems Sale

San Antonio launches a Fresh Milk Fund to aid babies with inadequate milk. Emblems priced at five cents will be sold on streets and public places Saturday under the Children Year committees and the Council of Mothers. The drive aims to reduce infant mortality by increasing access to pure milk.

Sann Antonio San Antonio Cdtics Parent-Teachers Chis. Woodson QC. Comneworth Young Wontan Bexar County Wenat Esuneit of National Defense

Train Crash Blamed on Westbound Crew

Nashville Tenn July 10 W D Bruce federal general manager of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway blamed the westbound No 2 crew for a head on collision with eastbound No 1 near the shops junction. Casualties listed at 115 dead and 73 injured with 50 whites and 65 blacks among the dead. Rescue parties and Red Cross aided as officials revised prior casualty counts downward.

Nashville Tenn W. DP. Bruce Nashville, Chattanooga Bruce Red Cross Aun Plage Us U

Announcement of Candidacy for State Senator District 24

Marry Nertz berg announces candidacy for State Senate from the 24th District covering Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera and Real counties, subject to Democratic primaries. (Political Adv.)

Bexar Kendall Kerr Gillespie Bandera Real Nertzberg

California Syrup of Figs touted as child laxative

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for coated tongues and constipation in children. It claims the product safely cleanses the liver and bowels, promises quick relief, and warns against counterfeit versions while directing readers to ask their druggist for the genuine bottle.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Despondency and Hunger Roil German Morale

London dispatch reports food strikes and damage at Mhrenbreitstein opposite Coblenz while air raids worsen morale. Deserters are arrested as Dutch informants describe bread shortages and widespread despair in Germany, with calls that defeat may be acceptable if it ends the war.

London Ines Antonio Phitedelphite Public Ledger Thy Public Ledger Tonton London Times the Hague Germany Rhineland Mhrenbreitstein Coblenz Ove Daten Geremany Welland Holland Westplata Dandovery

Santa Fe protests intangible asset valuation in Texas

Santa Fe Railroad files protest in Austin against the board’s 22,000,000 intangible asset valuation. The company seeks a reduction, contending no change will be made. In Columbia, John Clay Evans chosen by the State Democratic committee as National Democratic committeeman to replace the late Senator Tillman.

Santa Fe Austin Tex Tno Tay Santa Fe Railroad Company

Untitled Orders Increase

New York July figures show unfilled orders of United States Steel Corporation rising to 1,086,000 tons, per the monthly statement issued today. Increase noted versus May by about 881,242 percent, reflecting stronger demand and production backlogs.

Nw York United States Steel Corpor Tory Corporation

Obituary of Claude Reed 84 native of Michigan

Claude Reed 84 a Michigan native died at a local hospital Monday afternoon. He came to San Antonio about three weeks ago from Tampico Mexico where he worked in oil. Survived by his mother in Laingsburg Michigan. Body to be sent to Larngne for burial Wednesday night by Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co. Porter Loring Funeral Director 206 Jefferson St. Adv.

Claude Reed Michigan San Antonio

Call For Workers Induction In United States Public Reserve

H W Lewis directs Texas Public Reserve call for refrigerator engineers steam engineers chemical workers and electricians to serve in the United States Applications for induction and enlistment are to be filed in room 220 Bedell building San Antonio Applicants must provide age height weight disqualifications past experience and at least two references The note excludes 1918 men and specifies conditions for those registered June 5 1917 and later with limited or active combat service eligibility.

H. W. Lewis Texas United States Public Reserve United States Bedell Building San Antonio Lewis United States Public Service Reserve Sidit Moo

July Heat Records Set in San Antonio Weather

A 102 degree reading on Tuesday afternoon in San Antonio established a July heat record though not the summer high. The year’s peak reached 105 on June 1. A temporary drop to 87 followed a Tuesday storm, with hot conditions persisting Wednesday amid high pressure over the eastern central United States and several storm centers signaling continued warmth for the southwest.

San Antonio United States

Dancing in Open Air at Koehler Park Tonight

The San Antonio municipal band will supply music for outdoor dancing at Koehler Park open air pavilion and tennis court from 7 to 11. A musical program precedes the dance including The Battle Hymn of the Republic and selections such as The Bridal Tour and Prince Charming. Large crowds attend weekly with many watching and dancing.

Koehler Park San Antonio J.vanevici Travis Club Travis Travis Cub iSehane

Senator Carlos Bee for Fourteenth District

In a local endorsement the author hails Senator Carlos Bee as a trusted public servant with a records of loyalty and service. The piece praises his experience in education courts and the Texas Senate and predicts he will represent all constituents faithfully in Congress. It urges voters to choose Bee on July 27th.

Fourteenth Congressional District Carlos Bee Senate of Texas Congress Washington Woodrow Wilson

Garza Fireman Fatally Injured in West Commerce Collision

Frank Garza a former city fireman living at 208 Durango Street died after a Tuesday afternoon crash at West Commerce and Soledad streets. E J Grasshoeld 121 North Cherry Street was jailed then released on bond and later re jailed. Garza funeral planned at 10 am Thursday with services at San Fernando church. He was employed by Merchants Transfer Company and survived by his widow and mother. Army cavalry units at Camp Stanley may be moved to border posts as water supply concerns arise.

Frank Garza Durango Street West Commerce Soledad Street Robert B. Green

Louisville German Language Paper Ceases Publication

The Louisville Argus, a long running weekly German language newspaper in Louisville, announces it will publish its last issue in this wave of cost and no further explanation given. The paper began forty years ago and was a local institution for German readers.

Louisville Jaly Louisville Argus Lane Dehne

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